° Remove gas-powered
equipment
from
thetruck ortrailer a nd refuel itonthe
ground, Ifthis isnot p ossible,
then refuel
such equipment
with aportable container,
rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
• Keep t henozzle i ncontact with therim
ofthe fuel t ank orcontainer opening at
all t imes u ntil fueling iscomplete.
De not
use anozzle l ock-open
device.
• Iffuel isspilled on clothing, change cloth-
ing immediately.
• Never overfill fueltank. Replace gas cap
and tighten s ecurely.
GENERAL SERVICE
•
Never operate machine
in a closed area.
•
Keep all nuts and bolts tightto be surethe
equipment
is in safe working condition,
•
Nevertamperwith safetydevices. Check
their proper operation regularly.
•
Keep machine free of grass, leaves, or
other debris build-up. Clean oil or fuel
spillage and remove any fuel-soaked de-
bris. Allow machine to coot before storing.
•
If you strike a foreign object, stop and
inspectthe machine. Repair,if necessary,
before restarting.
°
Never make any adjustments or repairs
with the engine running.
•
Checkgrass catchercomponents andthe
discharge chute frequently and replace
with manufacturer's recommended parts,
when necessary.
•
Mower blades are sharp. Wrap the blade
or wear gloves, and use extra caution
when servicing them.
•
Checkbrakeoperationfrequently.
Adjust
and service as required,
•
Maintain or replace safetyand instruction
labels, as necessary.
•
Be sure the area is clear of bystanders
before operating. Stop machine if anyone
enters the area.
•
Never carry passengers.
°
Do not mow in reverse unless absolutely
necessary. Always Iookdown and behind
before and while backing.
•
Never carry children, even with the
•
Be alert and turn machine off if a child
enters the area.
•
Before and while backing, look behind
and down for small children.
•
Mow up and down slopes (15° Max), not
across.
•
Choose a low ground speed so that you
will not have to stop or shift while on the
slope.
°
Avoid starting, stopping, or turning on a
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machine operation. Children who have
been given rides inthe past maysuddenly
appear in the mowing area for another
ride and be run over or backed over by
the machine.
Keep children out of the mowing area
and in the watchful care of a responsible
adult other than the operator.
down the slope.
•
If machine stops while going uphill,
disengage blades, shift into reverse and
back down slowly.
•
Do notturn on slopes unless necessary,
and then, turn slowly and gradually
downhill, if possible,
•
When loading or unloadingthis machine,
do not exceed the maximum recom-
mended operation angle of 15° .